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Cutting It Straight

After meeting in prison two men want to make a fresh start as barbers in a Welsh village. Grace Dent follows them as they strive to make life outside jail a success.

After meeting in prison, two men want to make a fresh start as barbers in a Welsh village. Grace Dent follows them as they strive to make life outside a success in a small community.

Tom and Leon met on a prison barbering course in the middle of their prison sentences. They had always shared 'jail talk' of opening a shop together but after being released they decided to make it a reality. Together they invested their money in a barber shop nestled in the Welsh Valleys, new arrivals in small village.

Can they convince potential customers to give them a chance - and make a return on their investment?

Produced by Sam Peach.

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28 minutes

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Mon 4 Jun 2018 11:00
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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